In 2024, Black Myth: Wukong emerged as a phenomenon in the gaming world. However, it’s not the only game from China that achieved success—several other exciting titles also made their mark. In today’s article, GameBomTan24H introduces these games to our readers!
Despite most Chinese game companies continuing to invest heavily in gacha and MMORPG titles, 2024 saw the release of several truly remarkable games from China. Here are four titles that we’ve personally experienced and believe are worth sharing with you.
Zenless Zone Zero
This is the latest gacha game from HoYoverse, the Chinese developer well-known to Vietnamese gamers through Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. Unlike its predecessors, which closely followed anime aesthetics, Zenless Zone Zero incorporates comic-style visuals to deliver a unique storytelling approach and expressive character animations. This distinctive blend has made a strong impression, positioning Zenless Zone Zero as HoYoverse’s next potential golden goose, with impressive revenue figures to match.
In Zenless Zone Zero, players assume the role of one of two siblings, Wise and Belle, reputable “Proxies” operating under the alias Phaethon in a virtual realm. As Phaethon, you assist others in exploring mysterious Hollow Zones to solve various challenges, from finding lost cats to saving the world. Players can control dozens of characters in fast-paced, thrilling battles against dangerous foes—one of the game’s standout features alongside its compelling storyline.
While version 1.0 impressed players with its fast-paced combat system, HoYoverse revamped the game with the release of version 1.5. This update removed underwhelming “TV” content and shifted focus toward action, enabling players to immerse themselves in exciting battles and enjoy their favorite characters more fully. Version 1.5 also concluded the first chapter of the game’s story while teasing future developments.
Wuthering Waves
Like Zenless Zone Zero, Wuthering Waves is a Chinese gacha game that debuted in 2024. Its gameplay shares many similarities with Genshin Impact, but it has carved out its niche despite not yet surpassing HoYoverse’s open-world title. Developed by Kuro Games, this game leverages lessons learned from the studio’s previous projects to deliver a truly worthwhile experience.
Built on the Unreal Engine 4 platform, Wuthering Waves combines anime-style graphics with photorealism, offering stunning visuals that blend realism with fantasy. Players are often left in awe of the game’s breathtaking landscapes, from majestic combat effects to the sprawling, intricate environments. Kuro Games has also promised further graphical enhancements, including the introduction of ray tracing in future updates.
Recently, Wuthering Waves launched its new 2.0 update on January 2, 2025, featuring a vast map inspired by Venice, Italy. This update has impressed players with significant improvements over the 1.0 version, and the game is set to receive even more content throughout 2025.
Black Myth: Wukong
Despite issues like restrictive maps, poor optimization, and language barriers, Black Myth: Wukong remains an engaging game from China. As its name suggests, the game is inspired by Journey to the West, but it presents an entirely new story crafted by Game Science.
The developers adopted a narrative style similar to FromSoftware, fragmenting the story into pieces that players must piece together through exploration, imagination, and deduction. To enhance the experience, we recommend using a Vietnamese localization patch to make the story and character names more accessible, as the English version can be quite challenging to follow.
In terms of gameplay, Black Myth: Wukong features relatively linear maps with some expansive areas filled with secrets to uncover. However, the presence of numerous invisible walls in unexpected locations can abruptly disrupt the gaming experience. Its combat system draws comparisons to FromSoftware’s Souls games, but with notable differences, such as the removal of corpse looting and item drops. Other familiar mechanics, like limited healing, challenging boss fights, and shrines for recovery and fast travel, remain intact.
Delta Force
While Call of Duty and Battlefield dominate the multiplayer FPS market, Delta Force (2024) emerged as an unexpected contender. Developed by Team Jade under Tencent, this reboot of the classic FPS series launched on Steam over a month ago and has been warmly received by players.
In terms of gameplay, Delta Force closely resembles major FPS franchises, leaning more towards Battlefield. The game features military-themed scenarios, placing players in expansive battlefields with access to tanks, aircraft, and other military assets. Two primary modes are currently available: Havoc Warfare, where 64 players compete to control hotspots, and Tactical Turmoil, designed as an extraction shooter akin to Escape from Tarkov or Hunt: Showdown.
The third mode, a story-driven single-player campaign, is promised for future release as paid content. According to GameBomTan24H’s sources, it will be a remastered version of the story from Delta Force: Black Hawk Down (2003). Having played the original, we can confidently say it’s an engaging experience worth revisiting in 2025.
Conclusion
These four Chinese games stand out as exceptional titles you can enjoy right now. While their genres may be somewhat limited, each is a meticulously crafted project, far from the countless “cash-grab” games often associated with China. If you know of any other notable Chinese games released in 2024, feel free to share them with GameBomTan24H in the comments below!
